Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,858 when living on campus and $31,968 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $38,639 when living on campus and $43,748 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Santa Monica College | $1,156 | $9,316 | $1,746 | - | $15,818 |
University of California-San Francisco | $14,192 | $29,294 | - | - | - |
California State University-East Bay | $7,055 | $18,935 | $1,003 | $20,458 | $28,228 |
California State University-San Bernardino | $7,675 | $19,555 | $788 | $16,734 | $23,326 |
California State University-Channel Islands | $6,817 | $18,697 | $906 | $17,914 | $26,540 |
Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $7,379 | $19,159 | $1,111 | $18,369 | $23,478 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,676 for in-state students and $16,626 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.71% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, California State University-San Bernardino requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,555 and Santa Monica College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,316 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Santa Monica College | $1,150 | $9,094 | $1,156 | $9,316 |
University of California-San Francisco | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
California State University-East Bay | $6,995 | $18,875 | $7,055 | $18,935 |
California State University-San Bernardino | $7,486 | $19,366 | $7,675 | $19,555 |
California State University-Channel Islands | $6,817 | $18,697 | $6,817 | $18,697 |
Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $5,612 | $16,508 | $5,676 | $16,626 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,010 for state residents and $20,914 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.40% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of California-San Francisco requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,366 and California State University-East Bay has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Santa Monica College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
University of California-San Francisco | $13,290 | $28,392 | $14,192 | $29,294 |
California State University-East Bay | $8,429 | $17,933 | $8,489 | $17,993 |
California State University-San Bernardino | $8,920 | $18,424 | $9,109 | $18,613 |
California State University-Channel Islands | $8,251 | $17,755 | $8,251 | $17,755 |
Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $9,723 | $20,626 | $10,010 | $20,914 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $18,369 when a student lives on campus and $23,478 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Santa Monica College | - | - | $11,556 | $4,262 | - |
University of California-San Francisco | - | - | - | - | - |
California State University-East Bay | $16,480 | $3,978 | $21,375 | $6,853 | - |
California State University-San Bernardino | $12,996 | $3,738 | $17,005 | $6,321 | - |
California State University-Channel Islands | $14,200 | $3,714 | $19,970 | $6,570 | - |
Foothill-De Anza Community College District | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $14,559 | $3,810 | $17,477 | $6,002 | - |